political science MCQs – Page 231

Practise multiple-choice questions from political science for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

political science Mcqs
4601. According to Fascists: _________________?
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A. Leaders have better talent than common man

B. Human equality is most desirable

C. There is no difference between a leader and common man

D. There can be no human equality

4602. Fascism made its appearance in: ___________?
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A. U.S.A.

B. U.S.S.R.

C. Germany

D. Italy
4603. The Fascists have faith in: ______________?
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A. Juristic approach to the state

B. Mechanistic view of the state

C. None of the above

D. Organic concept of the state

E. Atomic concept of the state

4604. Fascism: ________________?
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A. Condemend democracy

B. Showed complete towards democracy

C. Favoured adoption of direct democracy

D. Showed admiration for democracy

4605. In which of the following respects are Communism and Fascism similar to each other?
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A. Both believe in totalitarian state

B. Both support the cause of workers

C. Both believe in violence

D. Both ridicule democracy
4606. According to Fascists individuals liberty was possible:
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A. Only in a state where judiciary is independent

B. Only in a state with a written constitution

C. Only in a democratic state

D. Only under a strong state
4608. Direct democracy associated with: ___________?
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A. India

B. Britain

C. Greece

D. Russia

4609. The two basic principles of liberal theory of democracy, which were emphasised by Locke, were:
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A. Universal adult franchise and right to property

B. Natural Rights and Representative Democracy

C. Woman suffrage and secret ballot

D. Popular sovereignty and constitutional government
4610. In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?
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A. It means majority opinion

B. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society

C. It means unanimous opinion

D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good
4611. Referendum is a device of direct democracy, which authorises the people:
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A. To demand reference of laws passed by the legislature to people

B. To request the head of the state to withhold signature on the bill passed bythe legislature

C. To direct the Legislature to enact laws desired by them

D. To refer the bill to the Court to ascertain its constitutional validity

4612. Which one of the following is true about elitist theory of democracy?
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A. It believes that in it public opinion is the moving force

B. It believes that the people are the real sovereign

C. It believes that power is used by a small group of elites

D. It believes that in it real power is with voters

E. It believes that the judiciary is real power in the state

4613. Which one of the following is not applicable to indirect elections?
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A. Elected representatives are not respobsible to the electorates

B. None of the above

C. In it the people are directly involved in electing their representatives

D. Elected representatives are responsible to the executive only

E. It it voters do not directly take part in elections but their representatives elect the mebers
4614. Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of the Elitist theory of democracy?
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A. The elite group generally tries to protect its own interests

B. The elite groups are well-organised

C. The positions of control and decision-making mechanism in the political system are always occupied by a small group of individuals

D. There is no competition and adjustment among the various elite groups existing in a society
4615. In a democracy who gets prominence:
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A. The judiciary

B. The citizens

C. The executive

D. The administrators

4616. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
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A. It stands for popular control over the means of production and distribution

B. It should work through representative Parliaments

C. It lays emphasis on economic freedom

D. It shall work on the basis of decisions taken through consensus

4617. Democracy can succeed in a country:
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A. Where people have spirit toleration

B. Which has vast areas

C. Which has small territories

D. Which is thinly populated

E. Which is thickly populated

4618. Which one of the folloing is not a feature of liberal democracy?
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A. Free elections

B. Universal suffrage

C. Active involvement of people in politics

D. Manhood suffrage
4620. The concept of power elite is connected with:
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A. C. Wright Mills

B. James Burham

C. Pareto

D. Mosca